Waterproof breathable fabrics are a bit of an oxymoron, aren’t they? They keep the wearer dry but not suffocated, but there’s nothing nebulous about their performance and innovation. On the latest edition of the Textile Nerd Podcast, Lori and Dan wanted to bring in...
Your Textile Nerd countdown is on… THREE textile industry heavy-hitters. TWO big editions. ONE critical topic. Join Lori and Dan on the newest edition of the podcast to tackle sustainability in the...
The print media fabric universe is vast… More vast than we typically acknowledge. Adding even more complexity is ensuring that printers and inks jive with the substrate. On the newest edition of the...
Fabric finishing offers clear plusses (enhancing look and performance, of course) and even a few minuses (potential in some cases to reduce a material’s strength). While finishes may not be a magic...
Introducing the Textile Nerd Podcast from TVF: exploring textile curiosities without wasting your time. Featuring industry insights, intriguing backstories, innovations, history, interesting...
Overview Fabric wallcoverings can transform interior spaces and are a hot and trendy item. Unlike wallpaper, fabric wallcoverings can create a rich and textured look that adds depth and dimension to...
What is Fabric Laminating? Fabric laminating is a process of bonding two or more layers of material together to create a composite material with enhanced properties. In the textile industry, fabric...
Overview Slitting is a value-add service TVF provides. Slitting materials into narrower widths help improve efficiency and expand fabric applications. Slitters are needed in the textile industry for...
Overview By the end of this article, you’ll have a solid foundation in the most common cotton dyeing and finishing processes and will know why selecting specific dyes and finishing processes could...
Overview Dyeing fabric is a cross between art and science and is an important and interesting part of the textile industry. This aticle discusses three common methods of fabric dyeing: jet dyeing,...
Overview As we all know, rolls of fabric are usually not perfect. In fact, an absolutely perfect roll of fabric would be a unicorn in the industry. Defects are a result of a variety of factors and...
Overview Foam is an essential material in the fabric industry because it can be laminated to textiles to create new materials. Various types of foam offer different properties critical to fabric...
Overview Textile handling and storage procedures are extremely important. At TVF, we take great care to make sure our fabric and vinyl is stored and handled properly. Environmental conditions affect...
Overview The TVF Print Media division supplies large format, printable fabric, and vinyl to many customers including commercial printing companies, sign and graphic companies, and print service...
UV Inhibitor: Is It Worth It? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause damage to the structure of materials leading to discoloration, weakening, and degradation over time. A UV inhibitor coating can...
Overview Fabric coating systems and methods are a very important part of the textile industry. Various textile coatings enhance different properties of fabrics to make them suitable for a...
Fabric Finishing Basics Overview Understanding the different types of fabric finishes gives you an advantage when the time comes to determine the best fabrics for your application. The various types...
TVF TEAMS UP WITH PARALLAX DIGITAL STUDIOS FOR SUPER BOWL LIII TVF teamed up with valued customer Parallax Digital Studios to print high-profile graphics for Super Bowl LIII held at Mercedes-Benz...
NOSELESS BICYCLE SEATS GET TOUGH WITH TVF’S MEGA GRIP The life cycle of a bicycle seat cover is demanding enough. Now, imagine setting out to build “the last seat you’ll ever buy” in the face of the...
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